“Passion is our main ingredient.” Brazilian but with Italian roots, Paula Bolla-Sorrentino is Director of Operations for Il Gattopardo Group. Passionate about art, design, food, and Italian culture, she has a background as a model. As she tells Vincenzo Pascale for the “New York Stories” series, she now manages all the visual and organizational aspects of three esteemed restaurants in the Big Apple: Il Gattopardo, The Leopard at Des Artistes and Mozzarella & Vino. Her job? To ensure a perfect sensory experience… not just on the table!